Anyone that gave the Cleveland Browns offense even a passing glance during the 2016 NFL season could see that there was a problem.
The Browns simply passed the ball too much.
Despite having a rushing attack that averaged 4.9 yards per carry — second best in the NFL – the Browns threw the ball an average of 35.4 times a game last season. Much of the problem had had to do with the fact that former defensive coordinator Ray Horton’s schemes confused no one on the opposing team, which led to head coach Hue Jackson calling far too many pass plays.